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I made a dress today, after several weeks of planning it out in my head. I don't yet dare set in zippers, so I was going for a Claire McCardell-inspired "thing that pulls over your head and ties at the waist." A-line skirts are easy, but I need to work on fitting the bodice.

At some point I hope to get good enough to justify buying some really cool fabric off Spoonflower (or possibly designing my own fabric).

Date: 2012-01-22 01:25 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] fragrantwoods.livejournal.com
That looks terrific! I know nothing about how hard or easy it is to fit bodices, but it looks like it would be fancy-fabric suitable. Very nice lines and drape.

Date: 2012-01-22 01:31 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] moon-custafer.livejournal.com
I think the key is going to be to measure across my shoulders, etc, a bit more carefully, rather than just eyeballing it; and to start incorporating darts into the design from the beginning.

Eventually I'll move on to figuring out sleeves.

Date: 2012-01-22 05:06 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] leave-harmony.livejournal.com
Ooooo. :D
I've got the fabric to do a skirt but I never seem to get round to it. No room to cut stuff, is my problem.

(I've always liked the Doctor Who fabric at spoonflower: http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/448652 :D )

Date: 2012-01-22 02:24 pm (UTC)From: [identity profile] moon-custafer.livejournal.com
I like the Tardis damask, (http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/703001) which is also a t-shirt over at Threadless.

I had to do the cutting on the kitchen floor, but at least the cats refrained from lying on the fabric while I was working.

Date: 2012-01-22 07:17 pm (UTC)From: [identity profile] leave-harmony.livejournal.com
Yes that's my problem, Severus can't help himself with stuff on the kitchen floor XD

Date: 2012-01-22 07:41 pm (UTC)From: [identity profile] moon-custafer.livejournal.com
The sleeveless blouse now in progress with the remaining fabric was cut out on the bed; the cats definitely got excited over that one.

Date: 2012-01-23 12:26 am (UTC)From: [identity profile] leave-harmony.livejournal.com
Was it sleeveless before the cats got involved? XD

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